Florida: Do you need an ID to vote?
Florida asks for photo ID; a voter without it votes provisionally, and the ballot counts without further steps if the voter is eligible.
For the November 3, 2026 election, 12 kinds of photo ID are accepted, including a Florida driver's license or ID, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, military ID, and student ID. If the photo ID has no signature, a second ID with a signature is required. A voter without accepted ID casts a provisional ballot that counts if the voter is registered and eligible, with no need to bring proof later. A 2026 law shortens the list starting January 1, 2027, dropping items such as debit or credit cards and student IDs.
Conditions
- Current and valid photo ID; a second ID with a signature if the photo ID has none
- Without ID: provisional ballot, counted if the voter is eligible
What the law says
In Florida, if someone does not bring one of the acceptable forms of photo IDs to the polls, he or she can still vote a provisional ballot. In those cases, the voter will not have to bring in further proof/evidence in order for his or her ballot to count.
Sources
- Florida Department of State, DE Reference Guide 0006, History of Voter ID (updated 06/2026) Official · soe.dos.state.fl.us
- Fla. Stat. § 101.043 (2026, as amended by ch. 2026-26) Official · leg.state.fl.us
- Fla. Stat. § 101.043 (Florida Senate) Official · flsenate.gov
- Laws of Fla. ch. 2026-26 (HB 991), s. 34: takes effect January 1, 2027 Official · laws.flrules.org
Confirm with the state
- Agency
- Florida Division of Elections
- Phone
- 850-245-6200
- Website
- dos.fl.gov
How bordering states compare
- Alabama Photo ID requiredAlabama requires photo ID; without it, a voter votes provisionally and must show ID by Friday, unless two poll officials identify them.
- Georgia Photo ID requiredGeorgia requires photo ID; a voter without it casts a provisional ballot that counts only if ID is shown within three days.